Dining hall food, delish? Yes! With a little know-how and maybe a few minutes waiting to use the communal microwave, you can DIY concoctions that are healthy, yummy, and will definitely keep you from snoozing through your afternoon classes.

BREAKFAST

Breakfast Panini: Layer bacon and eggs on a multigrain waffle, top with another, then put in the panini press. Boom: A simple and delicious breakfast sandwich you can eat on the way to class!

Quick Quiche: This easy take on the fancy egg dish gives you plenty of protein and can be consumed in the same mug you make it in. Combine an egg (raw), 2 tablespoons of cream cheese, and 1 teaspoon of Dijon mustard in a microwave-safe mug. Take a slice of bread and two slices of deli meat (turkey, ham, whatever) and tear into small pieces and toss them into the mug. Add some dashes of spice (salt, pepper, thyme), and then nuke for about a minute-and-a-half, or until the egg is no longer running.

Cheesy Bacon Potatoes: Add some oomph to boring old breakfast potatoes by adding shredded cheese and bacon bits, then nuke for 15 seconds in the microwave. Yum!

French Toast: Melt a pat or dollop of butter in a micro-safe mug and slosh it around so the sides are covered. Take one slice of bread and pull it apart in cube-like pieces. In another cup, combine a raw egg with a generous splash (about 2 tablespoons) of milk and add 1 teaspoon of sugar or 2 sweetener packets, and a sprinkle of cinnamon. Stir, then pour over the bread, using a fork to make sure all the pieces are covered. Put in a microwave for 1 minute and boom: French toast, even if it's not breakfast!

LUNCH & DINNER

Burrito Bowl: Even if it's not officially Mexican night at your dining hall, you can fake an awesome burrito bowl by mixing rice with a cut-up chicken cutlet from the grill line, then adding veggies and shredded cheese from the salad bar.

Healthier Egg Salad: DIY-ing an egg salad sammie not only means you get to bypass the miles-long sandwich line, but this recipe doesn't include mayo, which can jack up the fat content. Take 2 hardboiled eggs from the salad bar (3 if you're just using whites) and mix with 3 tablespoons of Greek yogurt and 1 teaspoon of mustard. Add a sprinkle of salt and pepper, mix the ingredients, and add to bread or lettuce.

Pita Pizza: You know how to make English muffin pizzas in the microwave, but pita pizzas give you more surface area to spread out yummy ingredients—plus, you can cut into triangle-like shapes for extra-easy consumption. Try adding spinach, mushrooms, and cherry tomatoes on a pita, sprinkle with cheese, then put in the microwave for 30 seconds.

Veggie Sandwich: No soggy grilled cheese or boring PB&J for you. Using the salad bar as inspiration for toast toppings can give you a healthy, fresh lunch that'll leave you satisfied, not starved. Some to try: A smear of cream cheese with berries; avocado, black pepper, tomato, and hot sauce; feta and roast veggies.

SNACKS

Cheesy Breadsticks with Marinara Sauce: Get a grilled cheese sandwich and cut into fifths. Then, take a bowlful of marinara sauce from the pasta station and reduce the sauce in the microwave for 45 seconds. Add oregano, paprika, salt, and pepper (all to taste) and boom: Instant appetizer!

Buffalo Chicken Dip: You're going to be the dining hall hero when you make this for your study group! Mix about 4 tablespoons of cream cheese with about 4 tablespoons of blue cheese dressing, and put in the microwave for 10 seconds. Take out and stir, repeating the process four times. Add a splash of hot sauce. Grab a grilled chicken cutlet from the grill station and shred into the mixture, then put back in the microwave for 15 seconds. Eat with celery sticks, carrot sticks, chips—the possibilities are endless!

French Onion Dip: Getting your daily fill of veggies is easy when you've got a delicious dip! This twist on French onion dip is super healthy, and, bonus: super easy to put together with ingredients found in the cafeteria. Take a container of 0 or 2% Greek yogurt, add about 2 teaspoons of olive oil and some diced onions from the salad bar, and sprinkle in salt and pepper.

Thai-Style Peanut Sauce: Add some spice to your movie snacks by creating a DIY peanut sauce. Take a dollop of peanut butter, mix in soy sauce, then add a dash of hot sauce. Use over noodles, or as a dip for veggies or grilled chicken.

SWEET TREATS

Make Your Own Milkshake: Get half a glass of soft serve ice cream, add milk, and stir. Feel free to add toppings, too!

Strawberry Lemonade: A glass of regular lemonade + a dollop or two of syrup from the strawberry toppings by the ice cream or waffle station=delicious beverage.

Krispy Ice Cream Sundae: Sick of the same-old toppings but soft serve still calling your name? Add a drizzle of olive oil and top with rice krispies for a sweet end to dinner. Bonus: The olive oil is good for you!

Fruit Cobbler: This dessert is tasty and serves your sweet tooth, without a ton of additives and chemicals. Grab an apple, banana, or a cup of berries. If you're using a whole fruit, cut into small pieces—otherwise, just toss the berries into a bowl or mug. Add 1 tablespoon of honey or brown sugar. Mix the fruit and honey or sugar together, then top with 1 tablespoon full of granola. Combine, put in the microwave for 45 seconds, and top with a spoonful of ice cream.

Rice Krispie Treats: Take a microwave-safe bowl and melt half a tablespoon of butter. Then, add 4 marshmallows and nuke again for 15 seconds. Stir the mixture together, then add in 1 cup of Rice Krispies, stirring until the marshmellows are completely coated. Either eat warm with a spoon, or transfer to another cup and wait until it cools.

What other cafeteria hacks do you have to share? Tell us yours in the comments below!